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A Level Sociology

Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form

Abbey College, Abbey Road, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DG

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form
B

Course Summary

Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How the way you see yourself determines the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? A-level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn a number of skills including: the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.


The activities you will be engaged in will be

Independent research

Group work

Applying theory to our current society.

Analysing theory and sociological research.

Carrying out your own Sociological research.

Course Details


Year 12
Education
Families and Households
Theory and methods

Year 13
Mass Media
Crime and Deviance
Theory and methods

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Paper one: Education with Theory and Methods
2 hour exam
Education
Theory
Research Methods

Paper two: Topics in Sociology
2 hour exam
Families and Households
Media

Paper three: Crime and deviance with Theory and Methods
2 hour exam
Crime and deviance
Theory
Research Methods

Entry requirements

Five CGSE's grade 4 or above, including grade 5 in English language.


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